12 études d'exécution transcendante; 3 études de concert

by Franz Liszt / Claudio Arrau

12 études d'exécution transcendante; 3 études de concert cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1977
  • Label: Philips
  • Country: Chile
  • Length: 1:27:14
  • Community rating: 4.09/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Considered a monumental achievement in modern classical recording, this album features the legendary Chilean pianist Claudio Arrau tackling some of the most notoriously difficult pieces in the piano repertoire. Arrau's interpretation of Franz Liszt's transcendental études is marked by its immense technical clarity and deep, romantic resonance. The unaccompanied solo performance eschews sheer virtuosity in favor of profound philosophical and poetic depth.

Genres

Descriptors: unaccompanied-solo, complex, technical, melodic, piano, virtuosic, theatrical

Tracklist

  1. 1. Prélude (Presto) –
  2. 2. Molto Vivace (3:12)
  3. 3. Paysage (Poco Adagio) (4:10)
  4. 4. Mazeppa (Allegro) (7:30)
  5. 5. Feux Follets (Allegretto) (4:17)
  6. 6. Vision (Lento) (5:56)
  7. 7. Eroica (Allegro) (4:47)
  8. 8. Wilde Jagd (Presto Furioso) (5:00)
  9. 9. Ricordanza (Andantino) (10:54)
  10. 10. Allegro Agitato Molto (4:41)
  11. 11. Harmonies Du Soir (Andantino) (8:46)
  12. 12. Chasse-neige (Andante Con Moto) (5:57)
  13. 1. Il Lamento (A Capriccio – Allegro Cantabile) (10:38)
  14. 2. La Legierezza (A Capriccio – Quasi Allegretto) (5:26)
  15. 3. Un Sospiro (Allegro Affettuoso) (6:00)

Credits

  • Franz Liszt - primary artist, composed by
  • Claudio Arrau - primary artist, piano
  • Henry Lehmann - sleeve, painting

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